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B.C. woman awarded $1.4 million in accident damages

B.C. woman awarded $1.4 million in accident damages

Part of the B.C. Supreme Court award is $8,042 for psilocybin, something the judge called a life-saving therapy for pain and mental health issues.
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Are Metro Vancouver's urban forest goals sunk?

Are Metro Vancouver's urban forest goals sunk?

A Metro Vancouver report tracked urban forest decline amid a push for development. Without a massive drive to plant new trees, urban forests will fall even further.
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Start of wildfire season better than last year, but risk is high as drought continues

Start of wildfire season better than last year, but risk is high as drought continues

OTTAWA — The start to wildfire season has been far less dramatic than it was last year but the risk of hot, dry weather and severe fires remains high, officials warned Thursday.
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Rivers recede as B.C. faces prospect of 'unfamiliar territory' for drought

Rivers recede as B.C. faces prospect of 'unfamiliar territory' for drought

Parts of British Columbia will likely enter "unfamiliar territory" with drought if they see another hot, dry summer, says the head of the province's River Forecast Centre. Dave Campbell says persistent drought conditions in B.C.
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Here’s why yellow helicopters are buzzing over Metro Vancouver

Here’s why yellow helicopters are buzzing over Metro Vancouver

Talon Helicopters has been contracted by FortisBC to inspect pipelines
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Busy weekend ahead: What’s happening in New West May 10 to 12

Busy weekend ahead: What’s happening in New West May 10 to 12

Arts and entertainment, garage and art sales, a literary festival and a Canucks viewing are all part of the fun offerings in New Westminster this weekend.
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'It was a nightmare': Family recounts traumatic Squamish incident

'It was a nightmare': Family recounts traumatic Squamish incident

A vehicle dragged a stroller with a baby inside it for blocks, while a grandmother faces a long recovery from head trauma.
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Metro Vancouver inches closer to phasing out small gas engines

Metro Vancouver inches closer to phasing out small gas engines

Metro Vancouver directs staff to proceed with public engagement as it explores phasing out small gas-powered engines in leaf blowers, pressure washers and lawnmowers.
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A glowing, green fireball streaked across B.C.'s night sky Wednesday

A glowing, green fireball streaked across B.C.'s night sky Wednesday

"It was a very bright green, beautiful orb," said one Kelowna resident.
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High B.C. hotel prices could fuel resurgence in camping

High B.C. hotel prices could fuel resurgence in camping

Government spending on an improved reservation website has reduced camper frustration.
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